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- the present invention relates generally to heat exchangers and, more specifically, to an evaporator and method of making same with stamped end tanks and extruded tubes for an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle.
- the evaporator typically receives a fluid such as a refrigerant.
- the evaporator normally includes a plurality of flow passages, which may, for example, be constructed from flat plates or extruded, tubes extending between opposite manifolds or end tanks.
- the evaporator also includes a plurality of cooling fins disposed between the flow passages. Evaporators are generally much thicker than condensers, and thus require as manifolds or end tanks that may be as wide or wider than fifty-five millimeters.
- One type of evaporator often referred to as an extruded tube evaporator, includes a plurality of extruded tubes extending between the end tanks to direct the refrigerant through a plurality of flow paths.
- the end tanks typically used for extruded tube condensers do not have the required strength due to the vastly increased surface area and thus force present in such a wide heat exchanger.
- Another type of evaporator often referred to as a plate-fin evaporator, includes a plurality of plates extending between the end tanks to direct the refrigerant through a plurality of flow paths. The end tanks are stamped by using a drawn-cup process.
- the present invention is an evaporator including a first end tank, a second end tank spaced from and opposing the first end tank, and a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes extending between and in fluid communication with the first end tank and the second end tank.
- the first end tank and the second end tank are formed as stampings.
- One advantage of the present invention is that a new evaporator and method of making same are provided for an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle.
- the evaporator has extruded tubes and stamped end tanks.
- the evaporator combines the benefits of stamped plate-fin evaporators and extruded tube heat exchangers.
- the evaporator uses a drawn-cup manifold, stamped such that, when assembled, accept extruded tubes for passage of refrigerant.
- a further advantage of the present invention is that the evaporator has the increased heat transfer surface area of the extruded tube combined with the strength and manufacturing flexibility of a drawn-cup manifold.
- FIG. 1 is a fragmentary elevational view of an evaporator, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment, according to the present invention, of the evaporator of FIG. 1.
- a heat exchanger such as an evaporator 10
- the evaporator 10 includes a pair of generally parallel manifolds or end tanks, first end tank 12 and second end tank 14 spaced apart a predetermined distance, pairs of which are joined together in a face-to-face relationship to form a stack.
- the evaporator 10 also includes a plurality of generally parallel, flat tubes 16 extending between the end tanks 12 , 14 and conducting fluid such as a refrigerant between them.
- the evaporator 10 includes oppositely disposed first and second mounting plates 18 and 20 at ends of the stack.
- the evaporator 10 further includes a fluid inlet 26 for directing fluid into the evaporator 10 formed in the first mounting plate 18 and a fluid outlet 28 for directing fluid out of the evaporator 10 formed in the second mounting plate 20 .
- the fluid inlet 26 and fluid outlet 28 fluidly communicate with flow headers, generally indicated at 22 , formed by bosses 24 on each of the end tanks 12 , 14 .
- the evaporator 10 also includes a plurality of convoluted or serpentine fins 30 disposed between the tubes 16 and attached to an exterior of each of the tubes 16 .
- the fins 30 serve as a means for conducting heat away from the tubes 16 while providing additional surface area for convective heat transfer by air flowing over the evaporator 10 . It should be appreciated that the evaporator 10 could be used as a heat exchanger in other applications besides motor vehicles.
- the first and second end tanks 12 , 14 extend laterally and are substantially planar or flat.
- the first end tank 12 includes at least one, preferably a pair of raised bosses 24 spaced laterally.
- the bosses 24 extend laterally and vertically.
- Each boss 24 has an aperture 32 extending therethrough.
- Each boss 24 also includes a flange 34 extending axially and having a generally U-shaped cross-section to receive an end of the tube 16 .
- the flange 34 may include a projection 36 such as a dimple extending outwardly and laterally to act as a positive stop for locating the tube 16 .
- the bosses 24 are stacked together such that the apertures 32 are aligned to form the flow headers 22 to allow parallel flow of fluid such as refrigerant through the tubes 16 .
- the flanges 34 are also stacked together to form a slot or opening 38 to receive one end of the tubes 16 .
- the first end tank 12 is made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing.
- the first end tank 12 is also formed as a stamping using a drawn-cup stamping process, which is conventional and known in the art.
- the second end tank 14 may include at least one raised boss 40 extending laterally and vertically.
- the boss 40 acts as a solid plate baffle.
- the second end tank 14 includes at least one, preferably a pair of flanges 42 spaced laterally and extending axially.
- Each of the flanges 42 has a generally U-shaped cross-section to receive the other end of the tubes 16 .
- Each flange 42 may include a projection 44 such as a dimple extending outwardly and laterally to act as a positive stop for locating the tube 16 .
- the bosses 40 are stacked together to allow flow of fluid such as refrigerant between the laterally spaced tubes 16 .
- the flanges 42 are also stacked together to form a slot or opening 46 to receive the other end of the tubes 16 .
- the second end tank 14 is made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing.
- the second end tank 14 is also formed as a stamping using a drawn-cup stamping process, which is conventional and known in the art.
- the tubes 16 extend axially and are generally rectangular in cross-sectional shape. Each of the tubes 16 has a passageway 48 extending axially therethrough to allow a fluid such as refrigerant to pass therethrough.
- the tubes 16 are made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing.
- the tubes 16 are formed as an extrusion using an extrusion process, which is conventional and known in the art.
- fluid such as refrigerant from the air conditioning system enters the evaporator 10 through the fluid inlet 26 on the first mounting plate 18 .
- the refrigerant flows in the flow header 22 of a first pair of joined first end tanks 12 and flows through the passageway 48 in one of the tubes 16 .
- the refrigerant flows from the tube 16 and through a channel 49 of the first pair of joined second end tanks 14 and through the passageway 48 of the other laterally spaced tube 16 .
- the refrigerant flows from the tube 16 and out of the other flow header 22 in the first pair of joined end tanks 12 .
- the refrigerant flow repeats this U-shaped flow through each level of the evaporator 10 and exits the evaporator 10 through the fluid outlet 28 on the second mounting plate 20 .
- refrigerant flows though several tubes in parallel, with baffles (not shown) directing the flow.
- baffles may be located between joined pairs of end tanks 12 , 14 to direct the refrigerant flow as desired.
- the method includes the step of contacting a pair of first end tanks 12 with each other to form the flow headers 22 and contacting opposed flanges 34 with each other to form the openings 38 .
- the method includes the step of brazing the pair of first end tanks 12 by heating the first end tanks 12 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze the first end tanks 12 together.
- the pair of joined first end tanks 12 is then cooled to solidify the molten braze material to secure the first end tanks 12 together.
- the method includes the step of contacting a pair of second end tanks 14 with each other to form the channel 49 therebetween and contacting opposed flanges 42 with each other to form the openings 46 .
- the method includes the step of brazing the pair of second end tanks 14 by heating the second end tanks 14 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze the second end tanks 14 together.
- the pair of joined second end tanks 14 is then cooled to solidify the molten braze material to secure the second end tanks 14 together.
- the method includes the step of inserting one end of the tube 16 in one of the openings 38 of the first end tank 12 until the tube 16 contacts the projection 36 .
- the method includes the step of inserting the other end of the tube 16 in one of the openings 46 of the second end tank 14 until the tube 16 contacts the projection 44 .
- the method includes the step of inserting one end of another tube 16 in the other of the openings 38 of the first end tank 12 until the tube 16 contacts the projection 36 .
- the method includes the step of inserting the other end of the tube 16 in the other of the openings 46 of the second end tank 14 until the tube 16 contacts the projection 44 .
- the method includes the step of stacking the joined end tanks 12 , 14 together and aligned in a stack.
- the method includes the step of disposing fins 30 between the tubes 16 and joining, such as by brazing, the fins 30 , tubes 16 and the stack of the joined end tanks 12 , 14 together.
- the brazing is accomplished by heating the end tanks 12 , 14 , tubes 16 , and fins 30 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze the bosses 24 , 40 together.
- the stack of joined end tanks 12 , 14 is then cooled to solidify the molten braze material to secure the bosses 24 , 40 and the tubes 16 and fins 30 together.
- the method includes the step of connecting the first and second mounting plates 18 and 20 to the brazed end tanks 12 , 14 to form the evaporator 10 . It should be appreciated that the end tanks 12 , 14 could be stacked and the tubes 16 and fins 30 assembled to the end tanks 12 , 14 and brazing the assembly together at one time to form the evaporator.
- the evaporator 110 may include a screen or mesh 150 stamped into the first end tank 112 in the apertures 132 for improved flow distribution through the flow headers 122 .
- the mesh 150 is a generally rectangular grid forming a plurality of apertures 152 having a generally rectangular shape to allow fluid to pass therethrough.
- the mesh 150 and apertures 152 may have any suitable shape.
- the evaporator 110 is made and operates similar to the evaporator 10 . It should be appreciated that the mesh 150 could be stamped into either one or both end tanks 112 , 114 .
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An evaporator and method of making same includes a first end tank, a second end tank spaced from and opposing the first end tank, and a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes extending between and in fluid communication with the first end tank and the second end tank. The first end tank and the second end tank are formed as stampings.
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- The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/470,402, filed Dec. 22, 1999.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to heat exchangers and, more specifically, to an evaporator and method of making same with stamped end tanks and extruded tubes for an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- It is known to provide a heat exchanger such as an evaporator for an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle. The evaporator typically receives a fluid such as a refrigerant. The evaporator normally includes a plurality of flow passages, which may, for example, be constructed from flat plates or extruded, tubes extending between opposite manifolds or end tanks. The evaporator also includes a plurality of cooling fins disposed between the flow passages. Evaporators are generally much thicker than condensers, and thus require as manifolds or end tanks that may be as wide or wider than fifty-five millimeters. One type of evaporator, often referred to as an extruded tube evaporator, includes a plurality of extruded tubes extending between the end tanks to direct the refrigerant through a plurality of flow paths. However, the end tanks typically used for extruded tube condensers do not have the required strength due to the vastly increased surface area and thus force present in such a wide heat exchanger. Another type of evaporator, often referred to as a plate-fin evaporator, includes a plurality of plates extending between the end tanks to direct the refrigerant through a plurality of flow paths. The end tanks are stamped by using a drawn-cup process.
- Therefore, it is desirable to provide an evaporator with stamped end tanks and extruded tubes. It is also desirable to combine the benefits of stamped plate-fin evaporators and extruded tube heat exchangers.
- Accordingly, the present invention is an evaporator including a first end tank, a second end tank spaced from and opposing the first end tank, and a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes extending between and in fluid communication with the first end tank and the second end tank. The first end tank and the second end tank are formed as stampings.
- One advantage of the present invention is that a new evaporator and method of making same are provided for an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. Another advantage of the present invention is that the evaporator has extruded tubes and stamped end tanks. Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the evaporator combines the benefits of stamped plate-fin evaporators and extruded tube heat exchangers. Still another advantage of the present invention is that the evaporator uses a drawn-cup manifold, stamped such that, when assembled, accept extruded tubes for passage of refrigerant. A further advantage of the present invention is that the evaporator has the increased heat transfer surface area of the extruded tube combined with the strength and manufacturing flexibility of a drawn-cup manifold.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated, as the same becomes better understood, after reading the subsequent description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a fragmentary elevational view of an evaporator, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line2-2 of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line3-3 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line4-4 of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment, according to the present invention, of the evaporator of FIG. 1.
- Referring to the drawings and in particular FIG. 1, one embodiment of a heat exchanger such as an evaporator10, according to the present invention, is shown for an air conditioning system (not shown) in a motor vehicle (not shown). The evaporator 10 includes a pair of generally parallel manifolds or end tanks,
first end tank 12 andsecond end tank 14 spaced apart a predetermined distance, pairs of which are joined together in a face-to-face relationship to form a stack. The evaporator 10 also includes a plurality of generally parallel,flat tubes 16 extending between theend tanks second mounting plates 18 and 20 at ends of the stack. The evaporator 10 further includes afluid inlet 26 for directing fluid into the evaporator 10 formed in thefirst mounting plate 18 and afluid outlet 28 for directing fluid out of the evaporator 10 formed in the second mounting plate 20. Thefluid inlet 26 andfluid outlet 28 fluidly communicate with flow headers, generally indicated at 22, formed bybosses 24 on each of theend tanks tubes 16 and attached to an exterior of each of thetubes 16. The fins 30 serve as a means for conducting heat away from thetubes 16 while providing additional surface area for convective heat transfer by air flowing over the evaporator 10. It should be appreciated that the evaporator 10 could be used as a heat exchanger in other applications besides motor vehicles. - Referring to FIGS. 2 through 4, the first and
second end tanks first end tank 12 includes at least one, preferably a pair of raisedbosses 24 spaced laterally. Thebosses 24 extend laterally and vertically. Eachboss 24 has anaperture 32 extending therethrough. Eachboss 24 also includes aflange 34 extending axially and having a generally U-shaped cross-section to receive an end of thetube 16. Theflange 34 may include aprojection 36 such as a dimple extending outwardly and laterally to act as a positive stop for locating thetube 16. Thebosses 24 are stacked together such that theapertures 32 are aligned to form theflow headers 22 to allow parallel flow of fluid such as refrigerant through thetubes 16. Theflanges 34 are also stacked together to form a slot or opening 38 to receive one end of thetubes 16. Thefirst end tank 12 is made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing. Thefirst end tank 12 is also formed as a stamping using a drawn-cup stamping process, which is conventional and known in the art. - The
second end tank 14 may include at least one raisedboss 40 extending laterally and vertically. Theboss 40 acts as a solid plate baffle. Thesecond end tank 14 includes at least one, preferably a pair of flanges 42 spaced laterally and extending axially. Each of the flanges 42 has a generally U-shaped cross-section to receive the other end of thetubes 16. Each flange 42 may include aprojection 44 such as a dimple extending outwardly and laterally to act as a positive stop for locating thetube 16. Thebosses 40 are stacked together to allow flow of fluid such as refrigerant between the laterally spacedtubes 16. The flanges 42 are also stacked together to form a slot or opening 46 to receive the other end of thetubes 16. Thesecond end tank 14 is made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing. Thesecond end tank 14 is also formed as a stamping using a drawn-cup stamping process, which is conventional and known in the art. - The
tubes 16 extend axially and are generally rectangular in cross-sectional shape. Each of thetubes 16 has apassageway 48 extending axially therethrough to allow a fluid such as refrigerant to pass therethrough. Thetubes 16 are made of a metal material such as aluminum having a cladding on its inner and outer surfaces for brazing. Thetubes 16 are formed as an extrusion using an extrusion process, which is conventional and known in the art. - In operation, fluid such as refrigerant from the air conditioning system enters the evaporator10 through the
fluid inlet 26 on the first mountingplate 18. The refrigerant flows in theflow header 22 of a first pair of joinedfirst end tanks 12 and flows through thepassageway 48 in one of thetubes 16. The refrigerant flows from thetube 16 and through a channel 49 of the first pair of joinedsecond end tanks 14 and through thepassageway 48 of the other laterally spacedtube 16. The refrigerant flows from thetube 16 and out of theother flow header 22 in the first pair of joinedend tanks 12. The refrigerant flow repeats this U-shaped flow through each level of the evaporator 10 and exits the evaporator 10 through thefluid outlet 28 on the second mounting plate 20. It should be appreciated that refrigerant flows though several tubes in parallel, with baffles (not shown) directing the flow. It should also be appreciated that there are may different options for circuiting refrigerant such that it goes through one face of the core first, up the other face or u-flows down the core and that baffles (not shown) may be located between joined pairs ofend tanks - Also, a method of making the evaporator10, according to the present invention, is shown. The method includes the step of contacting a pair of
first end tanks 12 with each other to form theflow headers 22 and contactingopposed flanges 34 with each other to form theopenings 38. The method includes the step of brazing the pair offirst end tanks 12 by heating thefirst end tanks 12 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze thefirst end tanks 12 together. The pair of joinedfirst end tanks 12 is then cooled to solidify the molten braze material to secure thefirst end tanks 12 together. The method includes the step of contacting a pair ofsecond end tanks 14 with each other to form the channel 49 therebetween and contacting opposed flanges 42 with each other to form theopenings 46. The method includes the step of brazing the pair ofsecond end tanks 14 by heating thesecond end tanks 14 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze thesecond end tanks 14 together. The pair of joinedsecond end tanks 14 is then cooled to solidify the molten braze material to secure thesecond end tanks 14 together. The method includes the step of inserting one end of thetube 16 in one of theopenings 38 of thefirst end tank 12 until thetube 16 contacts theprojection 36. The method includes the step of inserting the other end of thetube 16 in one of theopenings 46 of thesecond end tank 14 until thetube 16 contacts theprojection 44. The method includes the step of inserting one end of anothertube 16 in the other of theopenings 38 of thefirst end tank 12 until thetube 16 contacts theprojection 36. The method includes the step of inserting the other end of thetube 16 in the other of theopenings 46 of thesecond end tank 14 until thetube 16 contacts theprojection 44. The method includes the step of stacking the joinedend tanks tubes 16 and joining, such as by brazing, the fins 30,tubes 16 and the stack of the joinedend tanks end tanks tubes 16, and fins 30 to a predetermined temperature to melt the brazing material to braze thebosses end tanks bosses tubes 16 and fins 30 together. The method includes the step of connecting the first and second mountingplates 18 and 20 to the brazedend tanks end tanks tubes 16 and fins 30 assembled to theend tanks - Referring to FIG. 5, another
embodiment 110, according to the present invention, is shown for the evaporator 10. Like parts of the evaporator 10 have like reference numerals increased by one hundred (100). In this embodiment, theevaporator 110 may include a screen or mesh 150 stamped into thefirst end tank 112 in theapertures 132 for improved flow distribution through theflow headers 122. Themesh 150 is a generally rectangular grid forming a plurality ofapertures 152 having a generally rectangular shape to allow fluid to pass therethrough. Themesh 150 andapertures 152 may have any suitable shape. Theevaporator 110 is made and operates similar to the evaporator 10. It should be appreciated that themesh 150 could be stamped into either one or bothend tanks 112,114. - The present invention has been described in an illustrative manner. It is to be understood that the terminology, which has been used, is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation.
- Many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Therefore, within the scope of the appended claims, the present invention may be practiced other than as specifically described.
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1. An evaporator comprising:
a pair of joined first end tanks;
a pair of joined second end tanks spaced from and opposing said first end tanks;
a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes extending between and in fluid communication with said first end tanks and said second end tanks; and
each of said first end tanks and said second end tanks comprising a stamping, each of said first end tanks having a pair of raised first bosses spaced laterally and extending outwardly therefrom, each of said first bosses including an aperture extending therethrough, and a mesh disposed in said aperture and stamped into one of said first end tanks.
2. An evaporator comprising:
a plurality of generally parallel first end tanks, pairs of said first end tanks being joined together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of said first end tanks being joined together and aligned in a stack;
a plurality of generally parallel second end tanks, pairs of said second end tanks, pairs of said second end tanks being joined together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of said second end tanks being joined together and aligned in a stack;
a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes, a pair of said tubes being spaced laterally and extending between and in fluid communication with a joined pair of said first end tanks and said second end tanks;
a plurality of fins attached to an exterior of said tubes; and
each of the joined pair of said first end tanks and said second end tanks comprising stampings, each of the joined pair of said first end tanks having a pair of raised bosses spaced laterally and extending outwardly therefrom, and a mesh disposed over said aperture and stamped into said first end tanks.
3. A method of making an evaporator comprising the steps of:
providing a plurality of generally parallel first end tanks formed as stampings, pairs of the first end tanks being joined together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of the first end tanks being joined together and aligned in a stack;
providing a plurality of generally parallel second end tanks formed as stampings, pairs of the second end tanks being joined together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of the second end tanks being joined together and aligned in a stack;
providing a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes extending between and in fluid communication with opposed pairs of the first end tanks and the second end tanks;
providing a plurality of fins to be attached to an exterior of the tubes and disposing the fins between the tubes; and
joining the fins and pairs of first end tanks and second end tanks together to form the evaporator.
4. A method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said step of providing the plurality of generally parallel first end tanks and second end tanks includes the step of forming a flange extending axially to form an opening.
5. A method as set forth in claim 4 wherein said step of providing the plurality of generally parallel first end tanks and second end tanks includes the step of forming a projection extending into the opening.
6. A method as set forth in claim 4 including the step of inserting an end of the tubes into the opening and locating the end of the tubes relative to the opening via the projection.
7. A method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said step of joining comprises brazing the first end tanks and second end tanks and tubes and fins together.
8. A method of making an evaporator comprising the steps of:
stamping a plurality of generally parallel first end tanks and forming a flange extending axially to form an opening;
stacking pairs of the first end tanks together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of the first end tanks being aligned in a stack;
stamping a plurality of generally parallel second end tanks and forming a flange extending axially to form an opening;
stacking pairs of the second end tanks together in a face-to-face relationship, the pairs of the second end tanks being aligned in a stack;
providing a plurality of extruded fluid carrying tubes;
inserting an end of the tubes into the opening and extending the tubes between and in fluid communication with opposed pairs of the first end tanks and the second end tanks;
providing a plurality of fins and disposing the fins between the tubes; and
brazing the first end tanks and second end tanks and tubes and fins together to form the evaporator.
9. A method as set forth in claim 8 including the step of forming a projection extending into the opening.
10. A method as set forth in claim 9 including the step of locating the end of the tubes relative to the opening via the projection.
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